The transportation sector in India faces significant challenges related to
safety and supply chain visibility. In 2021, according to a report by the
Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways (MORTH)
[https://morth.nic.in/sites/default/files/RA_2021_Compressed.pdf] there were
4,12,432 registered road accidents, marking
There is no doubt that time is money for any business, and when coupled with
cost and resource savings, it becomes the ultimate holy grail that every
business aims to achieve. So far, we have learned how a transportation
management system (TMS) can deliver on all fronts of saving time,
Continuing our discussion from our previous article
[https://blog.fleetx.io/a-prescription-for-efficiency-how-a-tms-saves-the-day-for-pharma-transport-operations-part-2/]
, which focused on the most crucial module of a Transportation Management System
(TMS) - the automated dispatch planner - we will now explore the other modules
that comprise a TMS and examine their potential benefits for the pharmaceutical
Picking up the baton from where we left off in our previous article
[https://blog.fleetx.io/from-api-to-end-user-how-a-tms-saves-the-day-for-pharma-transport-operations/]
on how TMS can improve transportation for pharma companies, we will now delve
deeper into how pharma companies manage their day-to-day operations related to
transportation. Pharma companies that rely on own-manufacturing typically
Let's first ensure that we have our basics straight. A Transport Management
System (TMS) Software
[https://blog.fleetx.io/blog-everything-you-need-to-know-about-enterprise-transport-management-system/]
is a program or suite of programs designed to aid businesses in managing and
optimising their transportation and logistics operations. It provides various
tools and functionalities to assist
Freight Movement is a crucial process for organizations involved with logistics
operations. From procuring raw materials to dispatching the final product, cost
incurred on logistics operations is related to revenue generation.
What is Load Planning?
Calculating approximate loading space available in freight, and utilizing that
space optimally for shipment to
Transportation Management Software (TMS) can help businesses manage and improve
their transportation operations. With TMS, companies can efficiently and
affordably move their goods across different modes of transportation, such as
trucks, ships, and planes. Whether it's intermodal moves or domestic and global
transportation, TMS solutions can handle a
The transportation industry needs to keep track of its assets, such as vehicles,
and manage tasks such as scheduling maintenance, handling bookings and payments,
and allocating resources. However, manual record-keeping can create problems
during auditing and rectification. To solve these issues, the transportation
industry can benefit itself from using enterprise